Events and Courses

Plan your yachting adventures soon to enjoy this great sailing season!
Weekend Daysails: Sailing on the ocean is a special experience, and it can be so easy for us here in Southern California! The whale migration is in full effect, and our skippers know the best spots to find them. Bring your lunch and beverages, and you can kick back and enjoy the ride, or trim the sails and take the helm to hone your skills for your next charter. 10am-4pm, $75. (Select daysails in Channel Islands, Marina del Rey, and Long Beach may be on a catamaran, $95).
Channel Islands: Jan 26; Feb 23; Mar 8 (cat), 28
Marina del Rey: Jan 4, 19; Feb 22 (cat); Mar 7
Redondo Beach: Jan 25; Feb 8; Mar 1
Long Beach: Jan 12; Feb 2; Mar 28
Newport Beach: Jan 19; Feb 16; Mar 14
San Diego: Feb 29; Mar 15, 21

Weekday Daysails: Mid-week sails are a great time to enjoy the harbors and boats while avoiding the busy weekends. These are great opportunities to explore other harbors and boats as well. 11am-4pm, $55 (Feb 14 Valentine's Day sails are on catamarans, see details below).
Channel Islands: Jan 15; Feb 20; Mar 13
Marina del Rey: 24; Feb 14 (cat), 17; Mar 13
Redondo Beach: Jan 20; Feb 18; Mar 5
Long Beach: Jan 1, 16 (cat); Feb 14 (cat); Mar 19
San Diego: Jan 20; Feb 17

ASA 104 Bareboat Chartering: Channel Islands: Jan 31-Feb 2 (3-day); Mar 20-22 (2-day)
Marina del Rey: Feb 15-17 (3-day, President’s Day weekend); Mar 13-15 (3-day)
Redondo Beach: Mar 27-29 (3-day)
Newport Beach: Feb 21-23 (2-day)
San Diego: Mar 6-8 (3-day)

ASA 104 & 114 Bareboat and Catamaran: Channel Islands: Feb 21-23 (3-day); Mar 27-29 (2-day)
Marina del Rey: Jan 24-26 (3-day); Feb 28-Mar 1 (3-day)
Long Beach: Feb 7-9 (3 day, flotilla & Marina Cup); Mar 13-15 (3-day)
San Diego: Feb 28-Mar 1 (3-day)

ASA 114 Catamaran One-Day Course: Channel Islands: Jan 4; Mar 3
Marina del Rey: Jan 19; Feb 2; Mar 22
Long Beach: Jan 29; Feb 16; Mar 20

Free Docking Class: Channel Islands: Jan 18; Mar 1
Marina del Rey: Jan 5; Mar 15
Redondo Beach: Feb 9; Mar 22
Long Beach: Feb 22; Mar 8
Newport Beach: Jan 25; Feb 29; Mar 28
San Diego: Feb 15; Mar 14

Free Navigation Class (Lesson #7): Channel Islands: Jan 10; Feb 7; Mar 13
Marina del Rey: Jan 9; Feb 20; Mar 5
Redondo Beach: Feb 3; Mar 2
Long Beach: Jan 14; Feb 4; Mar 17
Newport Beach: Jan 13; Feb 10; Mar 23

Night Navigation Class (Lesson #8): Channel Islands: Feb 21; Mar 27
Marina del Rey: Jan 16; Feb 27; Mar 12
Redondo Beach: Feb 17
Long Beach: Jan 21; Feb 25; Mar 24
Newport Beach: Jan 22; Feb 19; Mar 25

Diesel Engine Course: Channel Islands: Jan 25
Marina del Rey: Feb 9; Mar 29
Redondo Beach: Jan 12; Mar 12
Long Beach: Feb 2

Spring Sailing Flotilla
April 11-28, 2020

Join Marina Sailing on our Spring Sailing Flotilla aboard luxury catamarans in British Virgin Islands. This is one of our most exotic vacations! People all over the world dream of sailing the British Virgin Islands, one of the world's most exclusive and famous yacht charter destinations. Gorgeous warm weather, cobalt blue tropical waters, brilliant white sand beaches, secluded coves and romantic cays – experience them all during this flotilla. Our sailing yachts are Lagoons and Fountaine Pajot with four cabins.
Boat cost is $1,425 per person, based on 8 people per boat. Other costs are airfare, hotel, transfer, food/beverage and activity expenses. Initial $712.50 deposit to reserve your space with balance for boat due by March 15, 2020.

For further information, please contact:
Gary Gilpin
gary@marinasailing.com,
Tel: 562-432-4672

Michaela Rohdin
mrohdin@marinasailing.com,
Tel: 310-822-6617

The Ultimate Sailing Course ASA 101, 103, and 104 schedule
(Sep 2019 - May 2020)

Jan 20–Jan 25 Channel Islands
Feb 17–Feb 21 Marina del Rey
Mar 02–Mar 06 Redondo Beach
Mar 16-20 Long Beach
Apr 06–Apr 10 Channel Islands
Apr 27–May 01 Marina del Rey
May 25-29 Long Beach

Learn and become proficient sailing 30 to 40-foot sailboats over five days on "The Ultimate Sailing Course". Basic Keelboat Sailing (ASA 101), Basic Coastal Cruising (ASA 103), and Bareboat Chartering (104) are all included. Basic through advanced techniques are taught as we sail to spectacular offshore islands and beautiful harbors. We will visit multiple coves and marinas and learn everything from basic sailboat handling to advanced off-shore sailing.

Save 25% On Charters November 1st to March 31st!

Enjoy the beautiful weather year-round, especially in the winter when you save big on charters! Full days, half days, weekends, and holidays are discounted. Get an extra 10% off for charters of 5 or more days! Whale season has begun, and as always, the dolphins love playing in the bow waves. Also, enjoy Catalina Island without the seasonal crowds!

Valentine's Day Daysails

Introduce the love of your life to your love of sailing! Enjoy an afternoon catamaran sail from 2pm to 5pm, with complimentary light appetizers. RSVP early, as this is a very popular event; a rose is also included for the ladies. $95 per person, or $155 per couple. Gift cards are available for you to give ahead of time for this romantic sail, or can be a great Valentine's Day gift for future sailing adventures.
Long Beach: Feb 14
Marina del Rey: Feb 14

Corporate Team Building Regattas

Corporate Sailing Regattas offer a new way for employees to work together in a fun and competitive environment. Sailboat racing has proven to be an ideal activity to draw on team skills, model team behavior, and bring your team together like never before. Your employees will be energized to develop new work skills, experience the excitement of coordinated work effort, and enjoy an on-the-water adventure they will always remember. Each yacht is skippered by one of our experienced US Coast Guard licensed captains. Multiple Fortune 500 companies often use Marina Sailing for our team events as well as a meeting venue. Waters, sodas, and trophies or medals can be provided. Set up your next team-building exercise, business meeting, or unique end of year Holiday event.
For more information contact the Marina del Rey office at mdr@marinasailing.com or (310) 822-6617.